I'm 50 and have used both Androgel and Andadrol for lipodystrophy and wasting over the last two years, cycling on and off to avoid testicular atrophy. I've also had erectile dysfunction. I recently went off androgens for nine weeks to get a new testosterone baseline after an endocrinologist recommended doubling the Androgel to 10 grams/day and not using Anadrol. After nine weeks off my total T was 329ng/dl, free T was 84pg/ml. I began using the 10 grams of Androgel. After 30 days the lab result was total T=394, free T=89.5 -virtually unchanged. My doctor doesn't know what to say. I read that there has been one Androgel recall due to subpotency. Does it seem unlikely that someone taking a 10 gram dose wouldn't increase more? My symptoms did improve briefly, but I used medicine from a different lot during the last three weeks. Any suggestions? Thank you.

Response from Dr. Dieterich

I have not heard of bad batches. I have however, heard of people not responding to Androgel. Some people do not absorb the testosterone well. I would try injectable testosterone at a dose of 200mg per week and then titrate the amount to keep you feeling well. Good luck! DTD

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